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Week beginning 10 August 2026

A-Level Physics Results 2026: UK Grades, AS Trends and What to Do Next

UK A-level physics entries reached 45,800 in 2026, up 1.9% in a year. This guide gives the key grade figures and AS trend, explains what the progression data means, and sets out what to do if your result was not what you hoped for.

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